Mapping Source: TH Context: Police in Odisha have discovered illegal poppy farms deep within the Similipal Tiger Reserve, burning over 1,54,980 poppy plants worth approximately over ₹3 crore. About Poppy Plant: Poppies, flowering plants known for their vibrant colours, belong to the Papaveraceae family. Notably, Papaver somniferum produces opium, a potent narcotic with …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Exercise Name Details Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24 Bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between India and USA. Other exercises with the USA Military training exercises: Yudh Abhyas and Vajra Prahar. Air Force exercise: Cope India. Naval Exercise along with Japan: Malabar. Exercise Lamitiye …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: Elon Musk defends ketamine use, deeming it ‘beneficial’ for investors. The Tesla CEO disclosed his prescription for ketamine, stating it helps manage his mood. About Ketamine: Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic (produces a trance-like state) that has some hallucinogenic effects. Usage: Doctors use it …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Delhi-based Akmus Drugs and Pharmaceutical Limited has developed a new India’s first room-temperature stable indigenous drug for sickle cell disease. How Akmus Sickle Cell Drug is a Game-Changer? Basic Component: The drug’s primary component is an oral suspension of Hydroxyurea. Affordable Price: Priced at less than …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Th Context: The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has developed SAKHI, a multi-purpose app for astronauts on the Gaganyaan space flight mission. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram developed the system for the Gaganyaan mission. It aims to support astronauts by monitoring their health, ensuring communication with …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Recently, Dolma Aunty, renowned for her momos in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, won a trademark battle in her favour. The Delhi High Court cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Dolma Aunty Momos’ in the name of Mohammed Akram Khan after Dolma Tsering, the original Dolma Aunty, filed a petition …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Mondaq Context: India has announced progressive changes in the Patents Rules, 2003 (under the Patents Act 1970) through the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024, notified by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Indian Patent Office. What is a Patent? A patent is a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Th Context: The Tobacco Board has set a crop size of 100 million kg for Karnataka in 2024-25. Farmers are urged to cultivate within authorized areas and register with the board to avoid excess production and ensure market sustainability. India ranked as the 2nd largest producer and 4th …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: ILO Context: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a new policy brief urging governments, workers’ organizations, and employers to ensure that domestic workers have access to labour rights and social protection. Who are domestic workers? Domestic workers are individuals (women in particular) hired to perform …
GS3/ GS2 Paper Syllabus: Application of Technology Source: TH Context: While AI promises numerous benefits, its misuse, particularly in elections, raises concerns. The 2024 elections worldwide, including in India, mark a pivotal moment, as AI’s impact on electoral behaviour becomes increasingly evident. Promises of using AI for Election: Campaign Strategy Revolution: AI tools …
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